BISMARCK, N.D. – In an event filled with music, readings and remarks on Tuesday, Dec. 2, members of the public were in attendance as Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong hosted the 44th annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Memorial Hall at the Capitol.

At the top of the agenda for the Dec. 2 meeting of the Ramsey County Commission was board reorganization with Commissioner Blaine Volk agreeing to assume the chair for 2026, by unanimous ballot, and Commissioner Paul Wilhemlmi assuming the Vice Chair position, also by unanimous ballot.

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Sunday, Nov. 22, in response to continued community and family efforts to locate 20-year-old Standing Rock Tribe member Renzo Bullhead, who has been missing since March 16, a team conducted a coordinated and legally authorized search of a restricted ground area near the train bridge on the Bismarck side of the river.

The Ramsey County Fair Board and St. Olaf Lutheran Church invite you to celebrate the Christmas Fair. On December 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. there will be Cookies, Claus (Santa) and Crafts. then at 4 p.m. they will present a live Nativity Service in the indoor comfort of the Ramsey County Fairgrounds arena. This event is free and open to everyone.

Adam Leiphon came before the Devils Lake City Commissioners at the Monday, Dec. 1 meeting to explain a recent request for a reduction in money owed to the city in lieu of taxes (POLOT) to be paid by the Ramsey County Housing Authority.

Teresa E. Lauinger, 89, of Esmond, ND, passed away Nov. 25, 2025, at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Nov. 29 in Esmond. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 28 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church followed with Rosary and Vigil Service. Burial was held at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Esmond. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart of America Cancer Center: 2975 US-2 West Rugby, ND 58368. www.thenelsonfuneralhome.com.

Clarice V. Held, 90, of Cando, ND, formerly of Perth, ND, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, at Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND. Services will be held sometime in 2026. www.dunnigandix.com

DEVILS LAKE — The latest park board meeting was abound with positive updates.

After an incredible 46 years in the automotive service industry — 32 of them right here at Lake Chevrolet — we’re celebrating the well-earned retirement of our longtime Service Manager, Dave Kvislen.